The Balance Theory

By Erika De PellegrinHealth & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement Fitness

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The Balance Theory episodes

May 17 How to Build Unshakable Belief Before Success Shows Up | Anam Khalid
What does it really take to become the version of yourself who can hold the success, business, life and vision you say you want?
In this episode of The Balance Theory Podcast, I sit down with Anam Khalid, co-founder of SQUATWOLF, to talk about the personal evolution behind building a global brand, from leaving the corporate world, to trusting the unknown, to developing the self-belief required before success shows up.
Anam shares her journey from growing up in Pakistan to moving to Dubai and building SQUATWOLF into an international activewear brand. But this conversation goes far beyond business.
We talk about what it means to leave the safe path, how to know when you have outgrown a version of your life that looks good on paper, and why success often requires you to upgrade yourself before your external world can change.
We explore the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur, how to build belief before you have proof, why naivety and “delusion” can sometimes be a blessing, and the personal growth required to take a business from 0 to 1 and then from 1 to 10.
Anam also opens up about burnout, brain fog, working with her husband as co-founder and co-CEO, navigating boundaries between marriage and business, and why the state of a founder often becomes the state of the business.
If you have ever felt like you are made for more, but you are not sure what that next version of yourself looks like yet, this episode is for you.

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction
(07:08) Losing the corporate mindset
(09:44) Thoughts on whether the ‘corporate’ mind will exceed in business
(13:11) Having belief from day 1
(17:55) I didn’t expect to doubt myself in this moment
(22:06) Is the vision what you have now?
(24:10) My personal growth alongside business
(28:55) How do you know when it’s time ot personally level up
(33:41) The Balance theory
(44:28) Bouncing out of brain fog & burn out
(46:06) How do you be husband/wife and Co-CEOs?
(52:06) Work / Life Boundaries
(54:53) Switching into feminine energy after work
(58:20) Who has Dubai given you permission to become?

WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
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▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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1 hr 3 min
May 10 How to Brainwash Yourself Into Becoming the 1% | Honia Kader
What does it really take to become her, the woman who creates abundance, wealth, success and a life that once felt impossible?
In this powerful episode of The Balance Theory, I sit down with Honia Kader to unpack the mindset, identity work and self-belief required to become the 1%, not just financially, but emotionally, energetically and internally.
Honia shares how she went from feeling like success, wealth and “that kind of life” were for other people, to completely rewiring her identity and building a life of abundance. We talk about the hidden work behind becoming successful, why mindset is not “fluff,” how to create wealth without guilt, and what it really means to step into the version of yourself who can hold more.
In this episode, we discuss how to become her, how to become the 1%, how to create abundance and wealth, and how to shift your mindset so success no longer feels out of reach.
If you’ve ever felt like you were made for more but didn’t know where to start, this conversation is for you.

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TIME STAMPS
(00:00) Introduction
(08:31) When did you know you were made for more?
(12:16) Where do you start with starting over?
(18:14) What are the hidden things to changing your life?
(22:52) How did you brainwash yourself for success?
(25:39) Should we fake it until we make it?
(29:33) What is the dynamic of a wealthy woman in a marriage?
(33:31) Being ambitious with work and a soft woman at home
(40:08) Old Patterns popping up in present day life
(44:44) How did Honia meet her husband?
(45:48) Availability Currency

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56 min
May 03 Stop Just "Going Through" Life & Start FEELING It Again! | Dr Louise Lambert
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions of life… this episode is for you.
On the outside, everything might look good. You’re doing what you’re “supposed” to do. But internally, something feels off. Like you’re not fully in your life.
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with psychologist Dr Louise Lambert to explore why so many of us feel disconnected from our own lives and what actually helps you feel like you’re living again.
This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. It dives into what the science says about happiness, why simply “fixing problems” isn’t enough, and how to shift from just functioning… to truly feeling your life.
If you’ve been craving more presence, more meaning, or just a deeper connection to your everyday life, this will give you a completely new perspective.
What We Cover:
* Why you can feel “fine”… but still feel disconnected from your life
* The concept of “languishing” and why so many people are stuck there
* Why focusing on the past isn’t the key to a better present
* The 3 types of people: which one you are and what to do about it
* What the science actually says about happiness (and what we get wrong)
* Does more success, money, or discipline lead to happier lives?
* A simple way to reconnect with meaning and purpose in your life
* The difference between positive thinking and useful thinking
* Practical ways to shift out of autopilot and feel more present
 
You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better, you need to change how you experience it.

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TIME STAMPS
(00:00) Introduction
(04:14) What is Positive Psychology
(07:28) Stop letting the past take up today’s space
(08:54) 3 types of people: which one are you?
(16:31) How do you get more out of life?
(18:24) Research on what ACTUALLY makes change work
(22:05) Practical Activity: Finding meaning & purpose
(27:56) This will 100% make you happier
(31:51) Step by step guide on Self Talk
(37:50) DO NOT be optimistic 100% of the time
(39:38) What you think is going to make you happy
(46:00) How to persist through challenges
(48:00) Does Money Make us happier?
(51:34) What is happiness?

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57 min
April 26 If You Want to Be More Confident, Communicate Like THIS | Shereen Mitwalli
What if confidence isn’t something you build… but something you express?

In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Shereen Mitwalli to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions around confidence: that it comes from what you say, when in reality… it comes from how you say it.
If you’ve ever felt like you know what you want to say but hesitate, overthink, or struggle to articulate yourself clearly, this conversation will completely reframe how you approach communication.

Because confidence isn’t about saying more.
 It’s about saying things in a way that actually lands.

This episode explores the subtle shifts that can transform how people perceive you, whether that’s being taken seriously at work, feeling more self-assured in conversations, or simply expressing who you truly are without second guessing yourself.

What We Cover:
* Why confidence is more about delivery than content
* The 3 key principles to communicate clearly and effectively
* How overthinking is quietly undermining your confidence
* Why not everyone needs to like you (and why that’s powerful)
* The biggest communication mistakes people make without realising
* How to speak in a way that makes people actually listen
* Practical ways to show up more confidently at work and in life
 Subscribe to The Balance Theory for more conversations that help you think clearer, show up stronger, and create a life that actually feels aligned.

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TIME STAMPS
(00:00) Introduction
(05:28) Tips to communicate better
(11:23) It’s about HOW you say things
(14:34) Leaving personal things at the door
(18:48) What do most people get wrong in communicating who they are
(22:50) Confidence & Knowing Who You Are
(29:26) Communication at Work
(38:09) Avoid these things in communication
(43:04) The real story of JK Rowling
(49:23) Check your self belief like this

WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
▶︎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 25 Day Self Development Marathon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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54 min
April 19 Why Fasting & Eating Clean Might Be Backfiring for You | Iman Hasan
What if the reason you still feel off… isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough, but because the advice you’re following was never designed for your body?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Iman Hasan to unpack one of the most frustrating experiences so many women face: doing everything “right” when it comes to health - eating clean, trying fasting, investing in supplements and still not feeling better.
This conversation challenges the idea that more discipline or stricter habits are the answer. Instead, it explores what’s actually happening beneath the surface, from chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation to why your body might not be absorbing the nutrients you’re giving it.
If you’ve ever felt like your body isn’t responding the way it “should”… this episode will help you understand why and what to focus on instead.
What We Cover:
* Why fasting doesn’t work the same for every woman and when it can actually make things worse
* The hidden impact of stress and being in a constant fight-or-flight state
* Why your body might not be absorbing nutrients (even if you’re eating well)
* The truth about “healthy eating” and why food quality isn’t what it used to be
* Why supplements alone won’t fix the root issue
* The importance of cell health and what it actually means
* How to approach your health in a way that works with your body, not against it
* Simple, overlooked shifts that can make a real difference day-to-day
You’re not doing it wrong, but your body might be under more stress than you realise. And until your body feels safe, no amount of “healthy habits” will work the way you expect them to.
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CONNECT
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TIME STAMPS
(00:00) Introduction
(05:21) The Core Pillars of Nutrition
(08:14) What smart choices do we need to make for food?
(16:42) Biggest health changes to make everyday
(18:01) Cell Health
(20:01) Fasting for Women
(35:06) What role does intuition have to play in health?
(35:39) Regulating versus Creating Space for the Nervous System
(43:32) What are politicians doing wrong right now?
(50:17) You need to be asking questions

WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
▶︎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 25 Day Self Development Marathon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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55 min
April 12 The Reason You Haven’t Changed Your Life Yet (And How To) | Shivani Pau
What if the reason you haven’t changed your life yet… isn’t because you’re not capable, but because you’re not ready in the way you think?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with top 1% podcast host and founder Shivani Pau to unpack the reality behind wanting more, feeling stuck, and questioning whether it’s time to leave your job.
This isn’t another conversation telling you to “just quit” or “follow your passion.”It’s a grounded, honest look at what actually happens when you move too soon and what truly needs to shift before your life can change.
If you’ve ever felt like:
“I want more from my life… but I don’t know what’s stopping me”
“I’m not fulfilled, but I don’t feel ready to leave”
“I’m scared I’ll make the wrong decision”
“Why hasn’t anything changed yet, even though I want it to?”
then this episode is for you!
🔑 What We Cover:
* The truth about quitting your job too early (and what it taught Shivani)
* Why feeling “ready” is often misunderstood
* The difference between timing vs internal readiness
* The mistake most people make when trying to change their life
* How to build proof of concept before taking the leap
* Why your environment plays a bigger role than you think
* Redefining self-worth beyond external validation
* How to stop feeling stuck and start creating real momentum
This episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing.
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CONNECT
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TIME STAMPS
(02:17) Shivani’s story
(15:54) Quitting work too early
(20:53) Why you need a proof of concept
(25:27) Timing v Internal Readiness
(34:36) How do you measure your worth?
(37:05) Why is changing your environment necessary?
(46:57) I’m not good enough

WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
▶︎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 25 Day Self Development Marathon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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51 min
April 05If You Want Both a Career and a Family… You Need to Hear This
What if the reason so many ambitious women feel torn about motherhood isn’t because they have to choose… but because no one has shown them how both can actually work?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with psychologist and friend (and her first guest ever on the show) Nancy Sokarno, to unpack the real, unfiltered experience of becoming a working mum - beyond the surface-level advice and societal expectations.
This conversation explores the identity shift that comes with motherhood, the internal conflict high-achieving women often face, and the uncomfortable truths that aren’t spoken about enough: from grief and resentment to guilt and pressure to “do it all.”
But more importantly, it reframes the narrative.
This isn’t about choosing between ambition and family. It’s about understanding what needs to evolve within you to hold both.
Whether you’re planning to become a mum, navigating early motherhood, or trying to build a life that includes both career and family, this episode will give you a deeper perspective on what that actually requires.

💭 What We Cover:
Why motherhood is an identity evolution, not just a new role

The internal pressure to be the “perfect” mother — and how to let it go

Why high-achieving women often struggle more in early motherhood

Grieving your old self while stepping into a new version of you

The truth about resentment, guilt, and relationship shifts after a baby

How to communicate better with your partner before and after becoming parents

Why asking for help is harder than it sounds (and how to shift this)

The reality of becoming a working mum — and why simple things feel harder

What ambition looks like after motherhood — and how it changes

The key mindset shift that allows you to build both a career and a family
You don’t go backwards after becoming a mother, you evolve.
The version of you that’s capable of holding both ambition and motherhood isn’t the old you… it’s the next version of you.

LINKS
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CONNECT
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🎥 Original Nancy episode

TIME STAMPS
(01:36) Introduction
(07:47) Motherhood: Role change or identity reconstruction?
(13:10) Work you do before becoming a mother
(17:46) Grieving our old selves
(22:45) Understanding resentment
(27:53) Conversation starters for couples before a baby
(31:14) Asking for help
(36:58) Working Mum
(46:02) What skills in high performing women work against them when becoming mums?
(52:04) One thing all parents should know
WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
▶︎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 25 Day Self Development Marathon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LET’S BE FRIENDS
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58 min
March 29 Manifest Your Dream Life Faster (Without Working Harder) | Regan Hillyer
What if the reason you’re not living your dream life yet isn’t because you’re not working hard enough… but because you’re focusing on the wrong things?

In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with manifestation expert and entrepreneur Regan Hillyer to break down what actually creates results and why working harder is often the biggest misconception holding you back.

This is not about wishful thinking or surface-level manifestation. It’s about understanding your internal programming, shifting your emotional state, and learning how to align your actions with the life you actually want.If you’ve ever felt like:
“I know I’m capable of more, but I don’t know where to start”
“I’m doing everything right… but nothing is changing”
“I don’t have enough time, money, or resources yet”

this conversation will challenge that and give you a new way to approach creating your dream life.

🔑 What We Cover:
- Why working harder is NOT the answer to building your dream life
- The hidden beliefs that keep you stuck in the same reality
- How to stop living on autopilot and start creating intentionally
- Practical steps to manifest your exact dream life
- The role of emotional state in attracting opportunities
- How successful people actually think differently about growth and success

You don't want to miss this episode. It literally felt like magic sitting in it!

LINKS
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CONNECT
📸 ⁠Instagram⁠

TIME STAMPS
(01:51) Introduction
(08:44) How do we start to create change in our life?
(13:12) Practical tips to manifest your exact dream life
(14:28) How to change your emotional state to manigest what you want
(18:16) Set Manifestation Alarms
(21:42) How do we manifest with our wounds there?
(26:32) Manifesting $1 million in 8 months
(33:22) Do I need to be patient or course correct?
(40:08) How to deadlines work with manifesting?
(42:55) Whats the most common money block?
(45:14) MUST TRY: Vision beyond Vision
(50:48) Can we borrow from our future self?
WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
▶︎⁠⁠⁠⁠ 25 Day Self Development Marathon⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠⁠⁠

LET’S BE FRIENDS
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📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠
⭐ ⁠Substack⁠

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1 hr 4 min
March 22 What to Stop Saying Yes To (If You Want a Better Life)
What if the reason you feel constantly busy, overwhelmed, or pulled in every direction is because you’re saying yes to the wrong things?

In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Christine Assouad - author, serial entrepreneur, investor on Shark Tank Lebanon, and founder behind multiple ventures including Dunkin’ Lebanon and Semsom. She has mentored thousands of women across the Middle East and beyond and recently released her book The Power to Say Yes, which explores how learning to say yes to yourself can transform your life and career.

In this conversation, Christine shares what she has learned from mentoring thousands of women, why so many ambitious people struggle with guilt and overcommitment, and how to become intentional about where your time, energy, and attention go.

This episode dives into the tension between being capable and feeling obliged, why energy management matters more than time management, and how to start designing a life aligned with what actually matters to you.

What We Cover
• Why so many people say yes to everyone except themselves
 • The hidden difference between being capable and feeling obligated 
• The Wheel of Life exercise to understand what truly matters • Why many ambitious women feel burnt out despite doing everything “right” 
• The importance of energy management, not just time management
 • How saying yes to one opportunity can shape an entirely different life path 
• Why guilt often holds people back from pursuing what they want
 • The smallest “yes” you can start with today to reclaim control of your life

This episode could be the one that powerfully changes your life. Make sure to share it with a friend if someone came to mind during the episode!

CONNECT
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TIME STAMPS
(00:34) Introduction
(03:16) Saying Yes to Everyone But Yourself
(04:33) What Foundation Do We Need To Build?
(10:04) Wheel of Life Exercise
(15:49) Hardest YES You’ve Given
(19:58) Being Capable v Obliged
(22:59) Energy Management
(26:43) Being an Entrepreneur v. Careerist
(31:20) Running 3 Iterations of Your Life
(34:35) How to Dream Without Being Ungrateful?
(38:37) Why a Monk Can’t Understand Guilt
(43:02) What’s the Smallest YES Someone Can Start With Today?

WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
▶︎⁠⁠⁠ 25 Day Self Development Marathon⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠⁠

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March 15 How to Start Over (Even When You Think It’s Too Late)
What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful?

In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying to go viral, but by finally becoming herself.

We talk about what it really means to stop caring what people think, how to reinvent yourself at any age, and why surrender, not willpower, changed her life forever.

This is a conversation about identity, confidence, sobriety, self-forgiveness, and starting again.

If you’ve ever felt:
* Like you’re behind in life
* Like you wasted years
* Like it’s “too late” to change
* Or like you’ve been living for other people.

💬 One of My Favourite Moments: “It’s not about winning or self-control. It’s about defeat.”

That surrender became the beginning of everything for Ann.

This episode is for you.

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TIME STAMPS
(01:53) Introduction
(07:41) Why did u start making TikToks?
(11:13) Why did you set your content?
(15:48) What advice would you give to creators?
(17:53) I haven’t always been confident
(18:59) The Cream Bun Theory
(23:44) Alcohol Addiction
(26:53) Rock bottom
(32:10) How did you forgive yourself?
(39:46) What did you become after sobriety?
(44:25) How did your family respond to your growing fame?
(48:14) How did you find your passion so late in life?

WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 ⁠⁠Connect with me on IG!⁠⁠

RESOURCES
▶︎⁠⁠ 25 Day Self Development Marathon⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠21 Day Self Growth Challenge⁠⁠
▶︎ ⁠⁠Goal Setting System E-Book⁠⁠

LET’S BE FRIENDS
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About The Balance Theory

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Struggling to find balance in your life and achieve your goals? Join Erika De Pellegrin on The Balance Theory, a self development podcast packed with actionable strategies to build confidence, crush your goals, unlock the life you want and transform your mindset in the process.